HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-24; City Council; 10; Mayoral Appointment of Two Members to the Library Board of TrusteesCA Review CKM
Meeting Date: June 24, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: Morgen Fry, Assistant City Clerk
morgen.fry@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2819
Subject: Mayoral Appointment of Two Members to the Library Board of Trustees
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions appointing two members to the Library Board of Trustees.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint two members to the Library Board of Trustees. The
Library Board of Trustees may make recommendations to and advise the City Council in matters
pertaining to the duties and powers of the librarian and other library employees, the number of
employees, the purchase of equipment, real estate and buildings, the advisability and
desirability of facilities of the city library, the amounts of moneys required to operate the
library, and policies related to the administration of the city library.
The Library Board of Trustees consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed
by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year
terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term.
Explanation & Analysis
Trustee William Sheffler was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees in July 2021 to fill the
expired term of Trustee Beth Hulsart for a term ending June 2025 and is eligible for
reappointment.
Trustee Katrina Waidelich was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees in March 2024 to fill
the unscheduled vacancy of Trustee Stan Schatt for a term ending June 2025. Trustee Waidelich
is eligible for reappointment.
The City Clerk’s Office received 11 applications from residents wishing to serve on the Library
Board of Trustees. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has chosen the
following applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
•William Sheffler – District 1 (seeking reappointment)
•Katrina Waidelich – District 2 (seeking reappointment)
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Exhibit 3 contains the applications of the applicants moving forward in the interview process.
The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before
December 31 of each year the legislative body must prepare a Local Appointments List, which
contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next
calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term
expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office
accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any
upcoming vacancies.
The current members of the Library Board of Trustees are:
Commissioner District
William Sheffler 1
Katrina Waidelich 2
Larry Laufer 3
Laurel Moran 3
Gina Payne McBride 4
Members of the Library Board of Trustees are subject to the provisions of California’s Political
Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year, complete ethics
training and sexual harassment prevention training every two years.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of two members to the Library Board of Trustees, the City Clerk’s
Office will update the commission’s roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of the
appointees’ statements of economic interest, ethics training certificate and workplace
harassment prevention training.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public
Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical
change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment.
Exhibits
1.City Council resolution
2.City Council resolution
3.Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process
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Exhibit 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, Trustee William Sheffler was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees in July 2021
to fill the expired term of Trustee Beth Hulsart for a term ending in June 2025; and
WHEREAS, Trustee Sheffler is eligible for reappointment; and
WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Library Board of
Trustees, for a term ending in June 2029, or until a replacement is appointed:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 24th day of June , 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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William Sheffler
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Exhibit 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, Trustee Katrina Waidelich was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees in July
2021 to fill the unexpired term of Trustee Stan Schatt for a term ending in June 2025; and
WHEREAS, Trustee Waidelich is eligible for reappointment; and
WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Library Board of
Trustees, for a term ending in June 2029, or until a replacement is appointed:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 24th day of June, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
______________________________________
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
______________________________________
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Katrina Waidelich
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission
Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees X Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission
Personal Information
Name
William Sheffler
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 1
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Self-Employed
Occupation actuary
Employer San Diego Analytics
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X
Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to
serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council
or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please
explain below. X
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Exhibit 3
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Interest
To represent the traditional values of the community
Please describe your educational background
Master of Arts, Mathematics 1971 University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Bachelor of Arts, Economics and
Mathematics 1969 Claremont Men's College, Claremont, California
Please describe relevant experience
Press here to navigate to each error. Enrolled Actuary, #XX-3797 Associate, Society of Actuaries Member,
American Academy of Actuaries Member, American Society of Enrolled Actuaries Fellow, Life Office
Management Association
Please describe your current or past community involvement
Current Library Board member
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies,
(including non-profit organizations)
San Diego City Employees Retirement System (2003). Mayor's appointee to San Diego City
Additional information or comments
Employee of the Carlsbad City Library 1962-66
Submittal Information
Submit Date: June 5, 2025 10:55 AM
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission
Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees X Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission
Personal Information
Name
Katrina Waidelich
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 2
City ZIP
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation High School English Teacher
Employer Carlsbad Unified School District
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X
Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to
serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council
or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please
explain below. X
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Interest
I am interested to continue serving on the Library Board of Trustees as I have seen the directly the impact
the library has had on our community and its ability to unite people of all ages and demographics. The
library serves as an entry for citizens and visitors of Carlsbad to our city services and local government,
seeing first hand how our city prioritizes community well being and excellence. I hope to continue
supporting the library in serving their needs, especially families. As a teacher and mother, I have seen first
hand families struggle to support the academic and personal growth of their child, and libraries serve as an
opportunity to do both. Libraries provide engaging learning opportunities for families across generations to
connect together, and academic support in the form of tutors and volunteers. From kindergartners learning
to read to my own AP Seminar students conducting academic research, I commit to ensuring the library
helps to grow learners into citizens.
Please describe your educational background
I have been an educator for over 16 years, currently employed as an English teacher at Carlsbad High
School. I received my English and teaching credential from the University of Southern California. I have also
been professionally trained in teaching two AP classes, AP English Language and Composition and AP
Seminar.
Please describe relevant experience
I have currently served as a trustee, and served as a liaison to the Carlsbad Library Arts Foundation. As a
trustee and liaison, I have been thrilled to support and celebrate the library in expanding to Sunday hours,
welcoming the Carlsbad Reads Together author Julia Alvarez, and inviting community members to
participate and visit the library. Currently as a teacher, I support students in completing academic research
projects, choosing reading that is relevant to their needs and interests, and engaging students in
community involvement.
Please describe your current or past community involvement
I currently am the assistant Girl Scout troop leader for my daughter's troop, helping to lead activities and
camping trips for about 15 3rd graders. As a mother, I volunteer at my child's school for school events and
field trips. As a teacher, I serve as an advisor for GSA club and MANA club. Finally, I have volunteered on
Carlsbad Unified's district Forward Together Committee, engaging with community members on
recommendations for the Forward Together plan.
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies,
(including non-profit organizations)
Home Address
Additional information or comments
Submittal Information
Submit Date: May 8, 2025 3:00 PM
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